Senior Architect – Community Facilities & Sustainability

Saudi Aramco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Senior Architect to join the Engineering & Design Division of the Community Services Technical Support Department in Saudi Arabia. You will lead architectural design for community facilities, coordinating with structural, mechanical and electrical teams to deliver integrated, sustainable projects.

The role requires fifteen years of experience, a degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, and professional licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• Fifteen years of experience in architectural design and development of building and community facility projects.
• Senior technical role with at least five years in complex multidisciplinary facilities.
• Professional registration or architectural licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior architectural engineering expertise for new construction, renovations, expansions, rehabilitation and enhancement of Community Services facilities from initial assessment and planning through design development, construction and closeout.
• Perform architectural assessments of existing facilities to evaluate condition, functionality, code compliance, accessibility, building performance and suitability for current and future operational requirements, and develop technically sound improvement strategies.
• Develop architectural concepts, space programs, planning criteria, design requirements and technical solutions that respond to proponent needs while optimizing functionality, user experience, operational efficiency, maintainability and lifecycle value.
• Review architectural studies, drawings, specifications, calculations, material selections and design packages at various stages of development to verify technical adequacy, completeness, constructability and compliance with applicable Company requirements, building codes and recognized international standards.
• Lead resolution of complex architectural and facility-related technical issues and develop recommendations considering safety, functionality, aesthetics, constructability, cost, schedule, sustainability and long-term facility performance.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, interior design, landscape and other disciplines to achieve fully integrated multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Apply sustainable and climate-responsive design principles to improve energy and resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support low-carbon and net-zero objectives where technically and economically practical.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Senior Architect to join the Engineering & Design Division of the Community Services Technical Support Department in Saudi Arabia. You will lead architectural design for community facilities, coordinating with structural, mechanical and electrical teams to deliver integrated, sustainable projects.

The role requires fifteen years of experience, a degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, and professional licensure is preferred.